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Skin cancer

Cellular origin of basal cell carcinoma and the warning signs.

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Skin accumulates sun damage for decades before a visible lesion appears. Basal cell carcinoma arises in the deepest layer of the epidermis, and it is the most common cancer in humans.

We cover its cellular origin, how it differs from an ordinary mole, and which signs justify a dermatology review.

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